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Residency Challenge Filed Against Tracey Turgeau Powell’s Candidacy
A legal challenge has been filed questioning Tracey Turgeau Powell’s eligibility to run for Judge of the City Court of East St. Tammany, with the dispute centered on whether Powell meets the residency requirements for the office. Powell officially qualified…
Slidell City Council Shuts Down Push For Drive Thru Daiquiri Sales
A proposal that could have opened the door for more drive thru daiquiri sales in Slidell came to a halt Tuesday night after a divided City Council voted to indefinitely table the measure. The issue sparked debate during the August…
Fire Reported Along I-59 South Near Pearl River
Drivers heading toward Slidell on Interstate 59 South are being urged to use caution after a fire was spotted burning along the side of the interstate near Pearl River Sunday afternoon. Photos from the scene show smoke spreading across portions…
Slidell Man Faces 500 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SLIDELL, La. — A Slidell man is facing 500 criminal counts after investigators say they uncovered hundreds of files depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices at his home. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that agents with…
Meet the Candidates for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff
As qualifying continues, four candidates are seeking to become the next Sheriff of St. Tammany Parish. Each brings a different background and leadership style to the race. Here’s a look at the candidates and their law enforcement experience. 🔹 Daniel…
Slidell Man Arrested After Bomb Investigation; Explosive Materials Safely Removed
A Slidell man was arrested Wednesday after a joint investigation involving the FBI and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office led investigators to a duplex on City Drive, where authorities say they discovered volatile materials and explosive precursor devices. The…
Interstate Briefly Shut Down During Transport of Volatile Materials Recovered in Slidell Investigation
Interstate 10 was briefly shut down Wednesday as law enforcement agencies safely transported volatile materials recovered during today’s operation in Slidell. The closure lasted only a few minutes before traffic resumed, but it gave drivers a firsthand look at the…
FBI, Slidell Police Execute Search Warrant At Slidell Duplex After Volatile Materials Found
SLIDELL, La. — A large law enforcement response is underway in Slidell after the FBI and the Slidell Police Department executed a federal search warrant at a duplex Wednesday morning where investigators discovered volatile materials. According to the FBI, the…
Destrehan Woman Accused of Striking St. Tammany Deputy with Vehicle During Arrest
A 26-year-old Destrehan woman has been arrested after authorities say she struck a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy with a vehicle while attempting to flee Sunday night near Slidell. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to…
Slidell Man Killed in Late Night Livingston Parish Crash
A Slidell man lost his life Friday night after a single vehicle crash in Livingston Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on July 31 along Louisiana Highway 16 near Ben Fugler…